I'm a guy who herniated my L5/S1 disc in Feb. 2010 at the age of 30. I've tried tons of physical therapy, epidural steroid injections, countless medications, multiple MRIs, a micro-discectomy surgery, and finally a lumbar disc replacement surgery using a SpinalKinetics M6-L artificial disc. This blog is to share my experiences with others in hopes that my journey can be of value to those in a similar situation and to keep my friends and family updated.
Saturday, August 3, 2013
100 miles
2 years ago today I was lucky enough to have my spine operated on by a very talented surgeon, Nick Boeree and his team. I've come so far since then, so I thought it fitting to commemorate the anniversary with something I've never done before, something that would have been impossible without the gift I was given 2 years ago. I rode 100 miles today on my bike. My back was absolutely fine the entire way, just as it has been since I completed my recovery. This ride also happened to bring my yearly mile total to just over 1000 miles. I'm still grateful every day to have my life back, and after 2 years, that feeling still has not worn off. Thanks, Nick. The memory of you lives on in each mile.
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